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Breeds in southern [[Siberia]] and [[Mongolia]]; winters to eastern and southern [[India]], [[Sri Lanka]], south-eastern [[China]], South-east [[Asia]], [[New Guinea]], [[Philippines]] and northern [[Australia]]. | Breeds in southern [[Siberia]] and [[Mongolia]]; winters to eastern and southern [[India]], [[Sri Lanka]], south-eastern [[China]], South-east [[Asia]], [[New Guinea]], [[Philippines]] and northern [[Australia]]. | ||
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Breeds in meadows and forest glades. Can be found in a variety of habitats when not breeding, including marshes, paddy fields, sewage farms. Shallow water and mud is required for feeding. | Breeds in meadows and forest glades. Can be found in a variety of habitats when not breeding, including marshes, paddy fields, sewage farms. Shallow water and mud is required for feeding. |
Revision as of 22:28, 5 July 2014
- Gallinago megala
Identification
27-29cm
- Black, brown, buff and white plumage
Distribution
Breeds in southern Siberia and Mongolia; winters to eastern and southern India, Sri Lanka, south-eastern China, South-east Asia, New Guinea, Philippines and northern Australia.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Breeds in meadows and forest glades. Can be found in a variety of habitats when not breeding, including marshes, paddy fields, sewage farms. Shallow water and mud is required for feeding.
Behaviour
The diet includes earthworms, molluscs and insects.
References
- Clements, JF. 2008. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2008. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Swinhoe's Snipe. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 14 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Swinhoe%27s_Snipe